Ancient India

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What did the ancient city of Harappa have?

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paved roads, sewer lines, and grids of streets

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Which of the following is a true statement?

• India has a single, very long river that brings water to the entire country.
• In the summer, big winds called monsoons bring lots of rain and thunderstorms to India.
• India contains over a dozen active and inactive volcanoes.
• India is covered by mountains on all four sides.

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In the summer, big winds called monsoons bring lots of rain and thunderstorms to India.

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What are the Himalayas?

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A mountain range of many tall peaks where you will find Mount Everest.

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The Rig Veda is often considered the

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most perfectly preserved skeleton ever found

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The Vedas explored the relationship between the soul and the world and founded the basis of: Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism, Confucianism

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Hinduism

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The Dalit were

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The lowest caste also called the "untouchables," who had the worst jobs in society

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What determines what you will come back as in your next life?

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Your karma

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How do Buddhists believe Nirvana can be reached?

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By finding peace and freeing oneself of pain and suffering.

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The Indus and the Ganges are

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rivers that flow into India and bring water to the country

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Who was Siddhartha?

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The founder of Buddhism